PLEASE READ THESE TERMS CAREFULLY, AS THEY APPLY TO YOUR APPLICATION AND PARTICIPATION IN THE JUMPSTARTER ZPIRE EVENT (AS DEFINED BELOW). BY SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION (AS DEFINED BELOW), YOU ACCEPT THESE TERMS AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THEM.
www.jumpstarter.hk (the “Platform”) is a platform of The Alibaba Entrepreneurs Fund, an initiative launched by the Alibaba Group, and comprised of The Hong Kong Entrepreneurs Fund Limited and The Taiwan Entrepreneurs Fund Limited established under the laws of the Cayman Islands (together, “Alibaba Entrepreneurs Fund”, “AEF” the “Fund”, “we” and “us” etc.).
Throughout 2025-2026, we are organising a series of events such as the JUMPSTARTER ZPIRE Contest (as defined below), which may include start-up showcase(s), business networking opportunities, student entrepreneurship education, mentorship, corporate innovation education and entrepreneurship workshop(s) to support the career development and entrepreneurial aspirations of young people through the Alibaba ecosystem (the “JUMPSTARTER Event(s)”).
These Terms are incorporated into the Alibaba Entrepreneurs Fund Disclaimers (“Disclaimers”) by reference. Any terms used in these Terms will have the same meanings as those in the Disclaimers unless otherwise specified. Any reference to “Services” in the Disclaimers or herein includes JUMPSTARTER Events.
1. Definitions
Capitalised terms used in these Terms shall have the following meanings:
"Prizes" |
means Top 5 teams are eligible to get up to HK$100,000 worth of prizes. |
"Contestant" |
means an idea and a working prototype that has been accepted and registered by the Fund for participation in the JUMPSTARTER ZPIRE Contest to compete for an opportunity to receive the Prize; |
"Final Event" |
means the one (1) round of semi-pitches done online with AEF and other venture capitalists, and the final pitch event to be held in Hong Kong that is organised by the Fund, in which:
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"IP Rights" |
means any trademarks, service marks, logos, trade names, corporate names, Internet domain names, patents, registered designs, copyrights, design rights, database rights, rights in designs, inventions, semiconductor topography rights, know-how, trade secrets or any similar right exercisable anywhere in the world, and all applications or rights to apply for the same (where such applications can be made), whether presently existing or created in the future, and whether registered or not, and all benefits, privileges, or rights to sue, recover damages and obtain relief for any past, current or future infringement, misappropriation or violation of any of the foregoing rights; |
"Judges" |
means the individuals selected by the Fund to consider the business pitches presented by the Contestants, and who will determine which Contestants shall win the relevant Semi Final or Final Event in which they are judging; |
"JUMPSTARTER Content" |
means any data, material or information, in any format whatsoever, including (without limitation) any marketing materials, adverts, promotional materials, posters, text, software, images, graphics, photos, videos, sound recordings, audio and video recordings, directories, databases or listings, that are in relation to the JUMPSTARTER Event(s) and were created by or on behalf of the Fund, or which are made available on or through the Platform; |
"JUMPSTARTER ZPIRE Contest" |
means the Hong Kong student innovation challenge organised by the Fund for student innovation ideas to compete via the Semi-final Events and Final Event for the winner to receive the Top Prize, and any related press conferences, promotional events or workshops; |
"PICS" |
means the personal information collection statement provided to you at the time you submit Your Application or any amended versions to which you subsequently consent, and which can also be found at www.jumpstarter.hk; |
"Premises" |
means the premises at which the Semi-final Events, Final Event, and any press conferences, promotional events or workshops related to the JUMPSTARTER Events are held; |
"Third Party Materials" |
means any materials, information and/or content (in any format whatsoever) provided, uploaded, transmitted, submitted or posted by or sourced from any third party; |
"Top Prize" |
means the prize(s) for the Winner Team; |
"Winners" |
means the final team selected as the winner by the Judges in the Final Event; |
"you" or "your" |
means you, the person who is using the Platform and/or applying to register for the JUMPSTARTER Event(s); |
"Your Application" |
means the application form submitted by you via the Platform, for participation in the JUMPSTARTER Event(s) as a Contestant; and |
"Your Content" |
has the meaning given in Clause 9. |
2. The JUMPSTARTER Events
3. Registration
4. Verification
To register for any of the JUMPSTARTER Events, you must complete the verification process before any deadlines described on the verification page for the particular JUMPSTARTER Event. Event verifications are subject to availability and may close earlier than the posted deadlines. Upon completing your online verification, you will receive a confirmation email. The confirmation is sent to the email address provided during the verification process.
5. Cancellation By You
In the event of cancellation by you, written notification must be sent by email to jumpstarter@ent-fund.org at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled time of the JUMPSTARTER Event. In the event of any cancellation by you or us, the Disclaimers and these Terms, as applicable, will continue in full force and effect.
6. Event Program And Cancellation By Us
The JUMPSTARTER Events are subject to change. We may change or cancel the JUMPSTARTER Events at any time and may deny, limit or cancel a verification for the JUMPSTARTER Event (including a confirmed verification) at any time with or without reason. Without prejudice to the foregoing, we shall not be liable to you in any way for any loss, damages, costs or expenses suffered or incurred (directly or indirectly) by you in relation to the JUMPSTARTER Event, or any changes to or cancellations of the JUMPSTARTER Event (in whole or in part).
7. Code Of Conduct
You agree to behave in such a way as to create a safe, supportive environment while at the JUMPSTARTER Event(s) and any related event(s). You agree not to engage in disruptive speech or behavior or otherwise negatively interfere with the Event or other individuals' participation in the JUMPSTARTER Event(s). You will comply with all applicable laws and regulations and agree not to engage in any form of harassment, offensive, discriminatory or threatening speech or behavior, including relating to race, gender, sexual orientation, religion or disability. We may require participants engaging or threatening to engage in such behavior to leave the JUMPSTARTER Event(s) or related event immediately. If you witness such behavior, please promptly contact our staff member so direct action can be taken.
Specifically, you agree that you shall:
8. Information About You
Your contact details and other information will be handled in accordance with the information handling practices described in the Privacy Policy. You consent to the collection, use and disclosure of the information you enter when registering for the JUMPSTARTER Event(s) by us and our affiliates in accordance with that Privacy Policy. If you opt in to receive promotional materials from us, we will use your contact information to send details and announcements to you related to the JUMPSTARTER Event, and communicate with you about any of our other offers, events or Services. You can unsubscribe from promotional emails at any time by contacting us at jumpstarter@ent-fund.org.
9. License To Use Items
In consideration of the opportunity to participate in the JUMPSTARTER Event, you grant the Fund a worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable, non-exclusive, royalty-free, sub-licensable license to use, copy, reproduce, process, adapt, publish, create derivative works from, incorporate into any JUMPSTARTER Content, translate, transmit and disseminate the following ("Your Content"):
in any form, media or technology whatsoever, for the purposes of administering, organising, providing, hosting, fulfilling, promoting, marketing, advertising and/or showcasing the JUMPSTARTER Event, and as otherwise permitted under these Terms.
You warrant and undertake that you have all the rights, power and authority necessary to grant the license described in this Clause. You agree that you are responsible for protecting and enforcing your own IP Rights and the Fund has no obligation to do so on your behalf.
You agree that you waive, and have obtained all waivers from your employees and representatives of, any and all moral rights in Your Content.
The Fund reserves the right (but shall have no obligation) to remove, pre-screen, review, flag, filter, modify or refuse any of Your Content, at its sole discretion.
10. Confidentiality
11. Fund's IP Rights
12. Third Party Materials
13. Assumption of Risk
You acknowledge and agree that your attendance and participation in the JUMPSTARTER Event(s) is voluntary and at your sole risk, and the Fund disclaims any and all liability in relation to your attendance and participation in the JUMPSTARTER Event(s) or your attendance at the Premises, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law.
14. Disclaimers
15. Liability
16. Governing Law
These Terms (including its interpretation and any disputes relating to it) shall be governed by the laws of Hong Kong, and are subject to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Hong Kong.
17. Severability
If any of these Terms are held invalid, illegal or unenforceable by any court or tribunal of competent jurisdiction, it will be severed and the remaining terms will continue in full force and effect as if these Terms had been made without the invalid, illegal or unenforceable terms.
18. Entire Agreement
These Terms contain the entire agreement between you and the Fund in respect of its subject matter.
19. Waiver
A failure or delay by the Fund to exercise any right or to act upon a breach under these Terms will not be a waiver of that right or breach. Any waiver by the Fund of any of its rights or of a breach of these Terms must be in writing, and such waiver is limited to the particular right or breach stated therein.
20. Assignment
You may not transfer any of your rights or obligations under these Terms without the prior written consent of the Fund. The Fund may transfer its rights or obligations to any third party without your consent.
21. Assumption Of Risk
You acknowledge and agree that your attendance and participation in the JUMPSTARTER Event(s) is voluntary. You agree to assume the risks associated with attending and participating in the JUMPSTARTER Event(s) to the fullest extent permitted under applicable law.
22. Changes To These Terms
We reserve the right to revise these terms from time to time to reflect changes in our Services or Events, in response to customer feedback, or for any other purpose. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically to be informed of any latest changes. Where we consider any changes to these Terms reasonably material, we will notify you before such changes become effective (via email or any other means). You agree that by participating in the Event, without or without notice from us, you consent to the changes to these Terms.
23. English Version Prevails
In the event of any discrepancy between the English version and the Chinese version (or any other version) of these Terms, the English version shall prevail.
24. Contact Us
You may contact us at jumpstarter@ent-fund.org with any privacy concerns or requests related to these Terms, the Disclaimers, the Privacy Policy, or our Platform and Services.